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🧸 Product FR May 24, 2024

citroen — c4, c4x voiture de tourisme

l’essieu arrière n’a pas été correctement soudé. cela peut provoquer l’apparition et la propagation de fissures, entraînant une possible fracture de l’essieu arrière. cela pourrait nuire à la maniabilité du véhicule, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accidents et de blessures.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
citroen — c4, c4x voiture de tourisme
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A rear axle may not have been properly welded. This could lead to cracks forming and spreading, possibly causing the rear axle to break. This may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of an accident and injury.
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118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall for some Citroën C4 and C4X cars. The rear axle may not have been welded correctly. This can cause cracks that could break the axle.

What's happening? The rear axle might crack or break. This could make the car hard to control and increase the chance of an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Citroën C4 or C4X in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Citroën dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic to check the rear axle.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’essieu arrière n’a pas été correctement soudé. cela peut provoquer l’apparition et la propagation de fissures, entraînant une possible fracture de l’essieu arrière. cela pourrait nuire à la maniabilité du véhicule, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accidents et de blessures.

First published
May 24, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48039/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
citroen — c4, c4x voiture de tourisme. A rear axle may not have been properly welded. This could lead to cracks forming and spreading, possibly causing the rear axle to break. This may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of an accident and injury.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 24, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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